VUS.9 World War I

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What was America's stance at the beginning of the war in Europe in 1914?

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We remained neutral while supplying the Allied Powers.

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German u-boats were blowing up Allied ships in the Atlantic, including passenger ships (carrying weapons for the Allies). What was this called?

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unrestricted submarine warfare

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Where was the bulk of World War I fought?

• on the seas
• in the trenches
• in the mountains
• in the air

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in the trenches

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The nature of trench warfare is that neither side makes great advances. What is this called? Options: stalemate, checkmate, armistice, laissez-faire

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stalemate

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This president won reelection by keeping us out of WWI, but ended up entering the war to "make the world safe for democracy".

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Woodrow Wilson

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What year did America enter the war?

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1917

Front

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month what happened?

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End of WWI, Armistice Day

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What year did WWI end?

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1918

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What was Woodrow Wilson's plan for peace after WWI?

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14 Points

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Which of the following is NOT one of the major ideas of Wilson's 14 Points? Self-determination, Huge reparations to be paid by Germany, Freedom of the Seas, League of Nations

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Huge reparations to be paid by Germany